Kim Geyer – illustratör

The acclaimed debut novel from the author of The Pear Affair and The Accidental Stowaway!Abandoned children running wild on the moors, evil child catchers, cunning cats and mysterious ballet shoes abound in this incredible first novel.Clara has lived a life of solitude, home schooled under her mean uncle's strict regime . . . until now!The day that Uncle abandons Clara, leaving her with nothing but a wedge of 'guilt money' and a half empty, crumbling manor house, she is determined to do things her way for a change. And when streetwise Peter turns up, with his rescue cat and a surprising array of knowledge, she is sure that between them they have everything they need to survive.But the house is to be sold . . . and Uncle has lied to Clara . . . and nothing, NOTHING is as it seems.'A riveting adventure.' The Guardian'An absolute delight.' Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War'Thrilling.' Telegraph'An absolute joy of a read.' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse'A sweeping adventure.' The Bookseller'Should also appeal to fans of Emma Carroll.' Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic'A great mystery adventure.' The Bookbag'Gripping.' Golden Books Girl'Wonderfully compelling.' Book Lover Jo'A cracking pacey novel.' MinervaReads'Superb storytelling.' BookTrust'Wonderful.' Bellis Does Books'A treat.' Bookanista

The highly anticipated second novel from the author of acclaimed The Secret Starling - a spectacular adventure set through and under the streets of Paris.When Penelope Magnificent's awful parents tell her they're taking a trip to Paris, she surprises them by begging to go along. Nell is usually content to avoid her money-obsessed father and her fashion-focussed mother, but Paris holds something very dear to her . . . her old au pair Perrine - Pear - lives there. Pear used to write to Nell every week promising to come to her rescue but recently the letters have stopped . . .Arriving at her parent's posh hotel, Nell is determined to find Pear . . . but no one has seen her at her last known address, and no one seems to want to tell her anything about Pear's whereabouts. Luckily she befriends the hotel bellboy who introduces her to the world of tunnels underneath the city, and together they set out to find Pear, whilst uncovering an extraordinary mystery of their own . . .Gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kim Geyer bring this story to life.'A rumbustious, rollicking adventure with a generous heart and a happy ending.' Books for Keeps'FABULOUS!' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse'I loved The Pear Affair! If you liked Katherine Rundell you'll love this.' Lisa Thompson, author of The Boy Who Fooled the World

The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the acclaimed The Secret Starling and The Accidental Stowaway - a spectacular adventure set through and under the streets of Paris.When Penelope Magnificent's awful parents tell her they're taking a trip to Paris, she surprises them by begging to go along. Nell is usually content to avoid her money-obsessed father and her fashion-focussed mother, but Paris holds something very dear to her . . . her old au pair Perrine - Pear - lives there. Pear used to write to Nell every week promising to come to her rescue but recently the letters have stopped . . .Arriving at her parent's posh hotel, Nell is determined to find Pear . . . but no one has seen her at her last known address, and no one seems to want to tell her anything about Pear's whereabouts. Luckily she befriends the hotel bellboy who introduces her to the world of tunnels underneath the city, and together they set out to find Pear, whilst uncovering an extraordinary mystery of their own . . .Gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kim Geyer bring this story to life.'A rumbustious, rollicking adventure with a generous heart and a happy ending.' Books for Keeps'FABULOUS!' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse'I loved The Pear Affair! If you liked Katherine Rundell you'll love this.' Lisa Thompson, author of The Boy Who Fooled the World

'A rollicking, salty, breath of fresh air.' Hilary McKay'Absolutely adored it!' Emma CarrollBy the celebrated author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling - Patch finds adventure on every deck of the 'floating palace' she accidentally stows away on.Liverpool, 1910When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable might catch her: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway.Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard.But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York . . .With gorgeous chapter head illustrations by Kim Geyer.'Sucked me in like a whirlpool.' Clare Povey'A page-turning adventure.' Nicola Penfold'An engaging historical adventure.' The Bookseller'Full of adventure and fun.' The Book Bag'Exciting, funny and full of warmth.' LoveReading4Kids'Exquisite storytelling.' Jo Clarke, BookLoverJo'A gem of a book.' Kevin Cobane, VIP Reading

By the celebrated author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling - Patch finds adventure on every deck of the 'floating palace' she accidentally stows away on.Liverpool, 1910When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable might catch her: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway.Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard.But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York . . .With gorgeous chapter head illustrations by Kim Geyer.'A rollicking, salty, breath of fresh air.' Hilary McKay'Absolutely adored it!' Emma Carroll'Sucked me in like a whirlpool.' Clare Povey'A page-turning adventure.' Nicola Penfold'An engaging historical adventure.' The Bookseller'Full of adventure and fun.' The Book Bag'Exciting, funny and full of warmth.' LoveReading4Kids'Exquisite storytelling.' Jo Clarke, BookLoverJo'A gem of a book.' Kevin Cobane, VIP Reading

This book STINKS . . . of monsters! A hilarious, prize-winning debut, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons.When Alice is sent to stay with her Uncle Magnus, she soon realises that his job agency isn't quite ... normal. It helps monsters find work that makes the most of their unique talons - er, talents. Alice is shocked to discover that monsters are EVERYWHERE. There's even a Cyclops working in the castle as a pastry chef! But when he suddenly disappears, Alice smells something fishy. Can she and her uncle sniff out the missing monster before it's too late?Lancashire Library Service Fantastic Book Award 2021 Winner!

Every child wants a pet, right? Wouldn’t it be great to have someone to play with, someone to share things with, and someone to care for? Max gets the dog of his dreams, but he soon realises that looking after a puppy, isn’t as easy as it looks!

Maya and her dad love walking - whether it's a walk through woods full of wildlife, in the bustling streets, or at the local park, there is always lots to see, hear, touch, and smell. Join in as Maya finds fun ways to enjoy her walk, discovering hidden treasures, hopping and jumping along the path, and enjoying the magic of nature.